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Aug 2023
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Comedian Nour Hajjar Arrested & Drag Sho...

Anthony Sargon
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On Episode 109 of DO NOT WORRY, Anthony and Nadim discuss what has been happening in Lebanon recently, from attacks in Beirut bars against innocent civilians to comedians being arrested for jokes. Lebanon is in big trouble and none of us are safe.

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